Healthy People 2020: A Case Study

Department of Health and Human Services showed that breastfeeding rates are significantly lower for African American infants (Lowe, 2011). In addition, Eidelman and Schanler (2012) claim that 72% of Caucasian women breastfeed at birth and 53 % of them continue to breastfeed for 6 months. Likewise, 73% of Hispanic women breastfeed at birth and 36 % of them continue to breastfeed for 6 months. However, only 53% of African American women breastfeed at birth and 27% of them continue to breastfeed for 6 months. Healthy People 2020 stresses the importance of breastfeeding at birth and continues breastfeeding for 6 months, even up to 1 to 2 years of age (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,

Breastfeeding with no attempt at being unnoticeable tends to be lacking, but have people really pondered what nourishment is secure, compelling, and promptly accessible? That is designed to individual needs, naturally agreeable, effortless, offers long haul insurance, is free and as a reaction is a weight reduction strategy? Would it be able to envision somebody being victimized for utilizing such an incredible item? Women were given breasts with mammary glands so they could feed and nourish their young. Unfortunately, some people just don't see that. And it is one of the most discussed topics currently. There are numerous individuals who feel that breastfeeding ought not to be seen in broad daylight, but rather in all trustworthiness it is not generally advantageous for a mother to run and stow away when it's an ideal opportunity to bolster her child; a lady does not settle on the choice to breastfeed in light of popular supposition, or accommodation. Breastfeeding in public should be universally accepted because changes need to be made with formula companies, medical professionals, and the public opinion of breastfeeding in order to give nursing mothers the support they deserve.

Breastfeeding is a healthy, natural ability of every woman, and should therefore be socially acceptable and supported by everyone. For some reason this is not the case in our society, in fact breastfeeding continues to be a controversial issue that must be addressed by women’s rights activist groups. Breastfeeding is a feminist issue because the natural act has been medicalized and devalued by major companies because of their interests in profits in bottle feeding. According to Penny Van Esterik a coordinator in the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), women should never have to choose between their duties as a mother and their duties as a responsible, hard working employee. Our society pressures, exploits and oppresses women

In this video Jenn Anderson presents her ideas on how our culture could better support breastfeeding mothers (Anderson, 2014). One of the first items Anderson advocates for is having positive lactation support and birthing supports present to facilitate this process at the time of birth (2014, 1:21). In the United States very little insurances pay for lactation specialists, birthing doulas or birthing supports outside the realm of labor and delivery teams; this includes publicly funded birth’s highest payee Medicaid (Kozhimannil, et al., 2016). In addition, Anderson also vies for work environments that support breastfeeding mothers by creating

Nursing accommodation is healthier for children both physically and emotionally. Breastmilk contains antibodies to help infants fight off viruses and bacterial. Carole Anderson Lucia wrote the article 20 Breastfeeding Benefits for Mom and Baby, says breastfeeding helps to lower the rate of SID, sudden infant deaths. She also suggests that the mother’s milk helps their offspring to have healthier bones. With the health of a child hanging in the balance there is no doubt that accommodations for nursing mothers should be in

Some state politicians and employers may argue that this is not an important problem, and believe federal law under the ACA has mandated adequate breastfeeding rights, but there is evidence that breastfeeding contributes to better health outcomes for the infant and mother. Breastfeeding requires sufficient time and proper resources to ensure the health of mothers and infants. According to the World Health Organization, “Mothers and families need to be supported for their children to be optimally breastfed”3. Georgia state officials should look to the other states that have implemented on their own breastfeeding programs as a model for implementing its own breastfeeding provisions. The state of Georgia should take these recommendations into consideration in order to create stronger breastfeeding rights for

The decision to breastfeed for mothers is complex and multifactorial (Pairman et al., 2015, p 803) and will be influenced by social norms, self-efficacy, knowledge and both social and professional support (Rollins et al., 2016). Support can be delivered by various methods and is based on interventions that diminish the complexities and challenges faced by breastfeeding mothers (Renfrew et al., 2012). Although breastfeeding is partly instinctive behaviour, it still needs to be learned and mothers need support, encouragement and adequate management to make breastfeeding a success (Stables & Rankin, 2010). This essay will aim to highlight the benefits and advantages of breastfeeding for both mother and child, and examine the support that

New mothers experience many challenges after labor. One of the largest challenges is breastfeeding and breastfeeding in public. Many mothers do not know what to do or how to approach the issue. Mothers struggle with this decision due to social norms, health risks, and cultural expectations. These factors make or break the decision to breastfeed or not to breastfeed. Society has a role in every decision that anyone makes. This is why it is that much more important for mothers because they are not only responsible for their own lives, but for someone else and making their decisions when they cannot do so for themselves. There needs to be a change in society for women to take a stand and chose to breastfeed to get the maximum nutrients and benefits

Breastfeeding benefits both the mother and the child [1], [2]. Benefits for the child are that they experience optimal growth, development, and health. Also, studies show that breastfed children are less likely to have sudden infant death syndrome or develop otitis media or asthma and other respiratory tract infections requiring hospitalizations. Furthermore, decreased infections; enhanced cognitive development; as well as prevention of obesity, hypertension, and insulin-dependent diabetes among adults, which is associated with long-term breastfeeding [1]. Strengthening the maternal bond, accelerated postpartum weight loss, reduced risk of breast cancer, and continued cessation of menstruation are all benefits to the mother who is breastfeeding [1]. Breastfeeding can help save a lot of money and on top of that be very beneficial to not only the child, but to the mother as

Pregnancy, is a wonderful process in a women’s life; getting ready to become a mother. Having to connect with an infant for nine whole months and watching your body adjust. As you get prepared for the new life that will be brought into the world, from the clothes to the baby carriages to the car seat you forget something that you can give for free. Other than your love, it’s your one in kind special milk, breast milk. There are many benefits from breastfeeding that you don’t know about and they’re three main reasons why you should: breastfeeding protect from illness, can protect your baby from developing allergies and can boost your

The standard for exclusive breastfeeding after birth is six months to one year (Briere, Cong, Cusson, McGrath, 2014), but the percentage of mothers breastfeeding for the full duration is low. Specifically, the percent of newborns receiving any breast milk for six months is 43% and only 23% receive it for the full year (Beaman, Bernaix, Schmidt, Harris, & Miller, 2010). There are many factors responsible for these statistics and multiple research studies have and are being conducted to fully understand which factors have the biggest impact. Throughout these studies, education and support from the nurse during pregnancy and after birth influence how mothers perceive breastfeeding, and a positive maternal perception will lead to longer exclusive breastfeeding. In order to achieve this, nurses need to facilitate a comfortable and knowledgable foundation starting during pregnancy and extending after discharge.

Molly can attend peer counselors and peer group discussions, there she will learn about women's experience with breastfeeding and they can answer any of Molly’s concerns about breastfeeding. Molly can also attend focus groups that promote breastfeeding, success is associated with confidence in the process of breastfeeding, confidence in the ability to breastfeed, and commitment to making breastfeeding work despite obstacles. A large factor for Molly with breastfeeding is how to continue with it at work. The law ensures a woman’s right to breastfeed her child anywhere on federal property that her and her child are authorized to be. Continuing with breastfeeding is more successful after returning to work if a breast pump is available. If the workplace has onsite child care, Molly could feed Daniel while on breaks and during lunch hour. Molly can also train her body to produce milk only when she is at home which would be at

Breastfeeding is a natural occurring event, which has been happening for a long time. Millions of women around the world breastfeed and do not give it a second thought, since it is the most natural method to do after giving birth. Because of all the benefits breast milk has, it has been the best choice of nutrition for newborn babies. Only recently, has breastfeeding in public become an issue and targeted for discrimination. Breastfeeding, although the most natural and healthy method of feeding, has recently become under attack by a group of opponents. There are very different points of view and reasons that support breastfeeding moms as well as opponents. At the end, the most important function is the wellbeing of newborns and their healthy

23 With this policy, it is highly recommended that breastfeeding women are demonstrated on how to breastfeed and maintain lactation.23 Moreover, mothers are encouraged not to give their infants any kind of food or drink but only breast-milk, unless medically indicated. 23 Rooming in for 24 hour should be practiced with mothers encouraged to breastfeed on demand while discouraging pacifiers or artificial nipples. 23 Last but not least, it is highly beneficial to establish breastfeeding support groups where mothers can be referred to for support.23

In December 1997 the American Academy of Pediatrics issued its most aggressive statement to due urging mothers to breastfeed for at least a year and beyond “for as long as mutually desired.” Mother’s milk alone provides all the nutrients necessary for a baby’s physical and mental development for at least at least six months, with the added benefit of natural immunity against numerous diseases. In Milk, Money and Madness: The Culture and Politics of Breastfeeding, Naomi Baumslag, MD, MPD, asserts that “breastfed babies also have lower incidence of allergies, urinary tract infections, obesity, learning, behavioral and psychological problems, later-life heart disease, pneumonia, neonatal sepis, and giardia